Category Archives: Wellness

Negative Co-Workers Affect Your Wellness

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Negative Co-Workers

Are negative co-workers affecting your wellness? Most people don’t ask themselves that question.  I thought about it after presenting at the Teacher Self-Care Conference. During the conference, I spoke with new and experienced teachers about their stress triggers. What caught me by surprise was the response, “negative co-workers.” So, let’s think about how negative co-workers affect your wellness.

Much is written about teachers’ attitudes and the effect on students. Not much information is available about teachers’ negative attitudes and their effect on their peers. However, all new and experienced educators can tell you stories about a Negative Nelly or Nelson in the school building.

The Effects of Secondary Traumatic Stress on Educators

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Secondary Traumatic Stress

Burnout is high, and attrition is increasing in our schools. Educators are beyond stressed. Children are traumatized, and teachers do their best to support what ails them. Teachers feel the burden, and it’s heavy. School districts must deal with the effects of secondary traumatic stress on educators.

Five Ways to Support Teacher Wellness

Five Ways to Support Teacher Wellness: A Principal’s Perspective

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Teachers Need Support

A principal’s job is a tough one. You are managing day-to-day operations, putting out fires, and managing people. You worry about students and teachers day and night. Sometimes, you worry about the health of staff members because they have tough jobs, too. Eventually, teachers began to wear down from the weight of all of the responsibilities. They need support and empathy. Here are five ways to support teacher wellness.